As fall slowly descends on the east and we replace our sandals and skirts with boots and sweaters, we’re craving all of those cozy activities that mark the change of the seasons and the holidays to come. The East Coast has one of the most spectacular displays of fall with New England lighting up with fiery toned foliage and the fall harvests gracing us with their bounties.  There are also some surprises that come with fall such as oyster season – which gains steam in September – as well as beloved activities such as cider and wine tasting. We’ve also found hidde...

An epic party includes a few key elements: amazing music, great food, an easily accessible bar and a venue that wows with its scope and style. We’ve taken some of the guesswork out of finding the latter element, and today we’re sharing theater spaces, music venues and party spots that’ll take your event to that next level. Whether it’s a life goal to see your name in flashing marquee lights or your event requires a massive ballroom with a red carpet for arrivals, we’ve got plenty of spaces where you and yours can party like rockstars. Reporter: Alyssa Brown

Calling all Japanophiles and art enthusiasts, we’ve got a birthday plan that’ll light up your calendar this July to September. The Echigo-Tsumari Art Fields have a triennial celebration coming up that includes massive installations and works of art by such artists as Yayoi Kusama and James Turrell. The festival is spread across 200 villages in Niigata and celebrates the connection between man and nature. In a word, it’s epic. Photography: William Peng Staying at the Site Just a two-hour train ride from Tokyo, the art fields are located in the mountainous regi...

Getting people together is at the heart of what we love about planning parties and events around the world. So, why not take a tour of some of the world’s biggest gatherings? While not all festivals can include a Beychella performance, there are art festivals, moon celebrations, new year’s parties and so many other reasons to get family and friends in one place to uplift one another and carry on traditions that have been around for many generations. From the lantern festival of Chiang Mai to summer moon parties in Greece to a Japanese flower show, we’re on a world tour of wha...

Festival season is the best season. The plethora of performances on multiple stages, art installations, beer gardens and food options make up festival culture however, the core of these multi-day events is the music. Rock n' roll, pop, country, hip hop, folk or electronic - you name it, there's a festival for it.  So, if you are scouring the United States in hopes of uncovering the best music festivals around, this is the list for you. Reporter: Scout